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Verdelite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Verdelite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Lizardite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Verdelite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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